| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $250.93 | 12.375% | $281.9826 | $281.98 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.49 | 13.792% | $16.4885 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.39 | 8.340% | $180.2669 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.51 | 10.412% | $273.2807 | $273.28 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.68 | 5.267% | $33.3486 | $33.35 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.85 | 5.408% | $154.7916 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.51 | 7.576% | $47.8821 | $47.88 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.36 | $988.0410 | $988.04 | $988.10 | $988.10 | |